Senior Project Engineer

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is looking for a Lead Engineer to support the development of the next generation of critical control and data processing products.

You will be the primary day-to-day lead, undertaking hands-on technical work as well as supervising the technical activities of other engineers working on the project. Working alongside the Project Manager, together you will be responsible for delivering the programme on cost, on schedule and on quality through its lifecycle.

The development of the products in this portfolio is primarily made up of engineering effort from the software, electronics and systems engineering disciplines.
This role would suit an engineer with a background in Systems, Electronics or Software Engineering who is currently leading a multi-disciplinary team. To succeed in this role, candidates will have previous experience developing engineering solutions on ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254 programmes, preferably at the highest DAL level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the engineering development
• Balance the competing demands and requirements, assessing customer requirements, and prioritizing workload as required
• Have a wide understanding of electronics, software, systems and mechanical disciplines
• Plan, co-ordinate and present at design reviews
• Interaction with non-engineering supporting functions
• Support customer, partner and strategic supplier meetings
• Author key project documents, including Engineering Development Plans, and Declarations of Performance
• Regularly present project status to the Project Engineering Team Leader and Head of Engineering
• Maintain awareness of Ultra’s products within the competitive landscape

Expectations, Background and Understanding:

• Degree educated in an engineering or science discipline
• Experience within one of the following disciplines: project lead, systems, software or electronics engineering
• Experience of designing and testing to military environmental standards
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and agile environment
• Capable of managing and prioritising multiple project streams each with their own customer and development objectives
• Experience of safety critical solution development in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 and ARP4754

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of leading complex projects with substantial software, electronics and systems engineering elements
• Background in Defence or Aerospace industries
• Experience in electronic architecture development
• Experience of relevant UK Land vehicle Defence Standards such as DEF STAN 59-411, DEF STAN 61-05, DEF STAN 00-35
• Previous involvement in SOI audits and certification reviews
• Experience of DOORS Requirements Management tool

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. 
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.